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About Garsdale Head

Garsdale Head perches high in the Yorkshire Dales where Yorkshire meets Cumbria, reached via the steep B6259 from Hawes or minor roads from the A685 near Kirkby Stephen. This exposed hamlet endures harsh winters but rewards visitors with spectacular Pennine views. The settlement centres on Garsdale railway station, the highest mainline station on the renowned Settle-Carlisle line at 1,100 feet above sea level.

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Garsdale Head is in England, at 54.324, -2.330 - about 24 km north-west of Yockenthwaite.

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The closest airport to Garsdale Head is Teesside International Airport, 76 km (about 1 h 10 min by car).

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